Night Housing Support Worker - Casual - Chester-Le-Street

Ashberry Recruitment; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Casual Housing Night Support Workers in Chester-le-Street to provide resettlement support in a hostel environment. The role requires conducting assessments, supporting tenants with their plans, and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements. Candidates must have an Enhanced DBS Check and demonstrate a proven track record in client support. Knowledge of housing management tasks is essential. This position offers an ongoing opportunity.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check is mandatory.
• Proven track record in client guidance and support is essential.
• Understanding of housing management tasks is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client needs and risk assessments.
• Support tenants through individual resettlement plans.
• Ensure compliance with tenancy agreements.
• Assist clients with budgeting and education support.
• Promote links with the local community.

Skills

Client needs assessment

Support planning

Knowledge of welfare rights

Basic IT skills

Job description

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for Casual Housing Night Support Workers to work in the Chester‑Le‑Street area, on an ongoing basis.

As a Housing Night Support Worker, you will be providing resettlement support to clients within a hostel environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a client needs and risk assessment for all referrals
• Support tenants through individual resettlement support plans
• Ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement
• Support clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training
• Develop links with the local community
• Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up‑to‑date
• Maintain Health and Safety incident and accident records
• Be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures

Requirements for the role

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients
• Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment
• Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, e.g., rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management